Senior Instructional Designer

Abacus Service Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Job summary

Abacus Service Corporation is seeking an Instructional Designer to develop training curriculum for power generation utilities. The role focuses on classroom and field-based learning for apprenticeships, emphasizing safety, task analysis, and hands-on skills development.

The contractor will work with SMEs and the Senior Instructional Designer to ensure content aligns with company standards and project milestones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing instructor-led training for complex hands-on skills
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams
• Strong self-management and meeting deadlines
• Effective collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) and on-the-job (field based) training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
• Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and ability to meet in person for milestone meetings.

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Teams

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education

Tools

QuestionMark

Author-It

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

Duration: 12 months contract with potential to extend.

Location: Remote @ 7205 National Drive, Livermore, CA - 94550

Description:

• Only submit candidates currently residing CA.
• Assignment is hybrid with 90% home office and 20% on-site in Livermore for milestone project meetings.
• Laptop will be issued.
• For travel or mileage can be expensed if travel is required outside home office.

Top things looking for:

• Experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills for utilities or related industry
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instructor-led (classroom) and on-the-job (field based) training for apprenticeships in the Power Generation utility industry.
• Perform detailed task analysis for hydro utility workers performing complex, high-risk, hands-on work.
• Create hands-on practice activities, student guides, facilitator guides, and scenario-based learning materials.
• Develop assessments, simulations, videos and other instructional media to support applied skills development and job performance.
• Define learning objectives, and course structure aligned to stakeholder needs and to meet the constraints of safety requirements and remote learning environments.
• Work under the direction of the Senior Instructional Designer to apply company standards, guidelines, and templates.
• Participate in milestone meetings with subject matter experts, including task analysis, alpha, beta, train the trainer, and pilot.
• Engage with subject matter experts for ongoing content review and validation.
• Available during office hours: 8am to 5pm (PST) and ability to meet in person for milestone meetings.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years experience developing instructor-led training for complex, hands-on skills; such as electrical utilities or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study.
• Skilled in instructional design methodologies and technical writing.
• Experienced in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Self-manage assigned tasks and deadlines to complete deliverables on time.
• Work closely with team and subject matter experts to proactively communicate concerns, issues and risks.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with hydroelectric operations, mechanical engineering, or machining
• Master's degree in instructional design or education related areas of study
• Experience with QuestionMark, Author-It
• Skilled in graphic design
• Teaching experience

Location

• 80% work from remote office, 20% meetings in person.
• Quarterly travel is required to locations, including the Sierra region.
• Occasional overnight stays may be necessary to support client meetings and project milestones. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Type of Work Schedule

• 1 - Standard work week - 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (California Overtime or Federal Overtime)